Economy · Important news for 16 September 2026

US national debt surpasses $40 trillion amid questions over fiscal sustainability

Deutsche Welle

Total United States national debt has topped $40 trillion, raising questions among economists and investors regarding long-term fiscal risks and deficit funding.

US national debt has exceeded $40 trillion

Economy

Fed Extends Pause on Reserve Management Purchases to Mid-October

Bloomberg

Economy

US 10-year yield hits highest level since 2007

Financial Times · Semafor

Economy

Indonesia's Danantara Manages $1 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund

Semafor

Economy

10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield hits highest level since 2007

CNBC · The Hill

Economy

US diesel prices hit record high amid Iran conflict fallout and political blame

France 24

Economy

Oil prices rise past $108 after new Houthi strikes and Gulf shipping attacks

CNBC · Euronews · France 24 · 6 sources

Economy

Bank of England dovish majority faces test from surging oil prices

Bloomberg

Economy

Pakistan Keeps Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged for Third Straight Meeting

Bloomberg

Economy

Nigerian Inflation Unexpectedly Eases, Boosting Rate-Cut Hopes

Bloomberg

Economy

Weak Chinese economic data prompts calls for fiscal stimulus

Semafor

Economy

Canada urges EU to cement trade deal amid US pivot

Financial Times

Economy

CBO finds Iran war cost Pentagon $38.1 billion in first five months

CNBC

Economy

China Home Price Slump Persists as Used-Home Values Drop Faster

Bloomberg

Economy

Treasury secretary backs Trump's $5,000 checks amid bribery accusations

The Independent

Economy

Bessent to meet He Lifeng in New York ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Financial Times

Economy

UK retirees with no other income will not pay tax on new state pension

The Guardian

Economy

Indonesia's New Finance Minister Faces Fiscal Credibility Challenges

CNBC

Economy

Census Bureau Reports Rising Incomes and Falling Poverty in 2025

CNBC

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